Original Oil on Board
In The Boatman's Rest, Frank Sydney Smith captures a rare moment of stillness in a working life shaped by the water. With his trademark warmth and honesty, Smith paints a quiet scene—perhaps a canal-side or dockyard corner—where a boatman pauses to rest. The mood is unhurried and reflective, imbued with a deep respect for the labour and lives of Britain’s waterways. Rich in character and atmosphere, the painting is a gentle tribute to resilience, solitude, and the dignity of everyday work.
Size: 57 x 47cm
Original Oil on Board
In The Boatman's Rest, Frank Sydney Smith captures a rare moment of stillness in a working life shaped by the water. With his trademark warmth and honesty, Smith paints a quiet scene—perhaps a canal-side or dockyard corner—where a boatman pauses to rest. The mood is unhurried and reflective, imbued with a deep respect for the labour and lives of Britain’s waterways. Rich in character and atmosphere, the painting is a gentle tribute to resilience, solitude, and the dignity of everyday work.
Size: 57 x 47cm